US Lauds PM Imran’s Remarks on Terrorism in Kashmir

Alice G Wells, assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia has lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan for his remarks he made on Wednesday regarding terrorism in Kashmir.

Alice Wells in a post on Twitter wrote, “Applaud PM Imran unambiguous and important statement that militants from Pakistan who would carry out violence in Kashmir are enemies of both Kashmiris and Pakistan. We agree. Pakistan’s sustained commitment to counter all terrorist groups is critical to regional stability.”

Applaud PM @ImranKhanPTI’s unambiguous & important statement that militants from Pakistan who would carry out violence in Kashmir are enemies of both Kashmiris & Pakistan.We agree. Pakistan’s sustained commitment to counter all terrorist groups is critical to reg. stability. AGW

Addressing a press conference after inaugurating 24/7 operations at the busy Torkham border town, PM had said: “Such a person would be an enemy of Pakistan and Kashmir,” adding that India would exploit it and blame the country for sponsoring terrorism in the Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK).

Wells statement comes ahead of PM Imran’s visit to US, where he is expected to meet President Donald Trump. PM Imran will also address the United Nations General Assembly on September 27.